Greece says wants to continue debt talks based on its proposals

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 19:05

Greece wants to continue negotiations for a cash-for-reforms deal with its creditors based on the proposals it has submitted, which the government believes are the best basis for talks, a Greek government official said on Saturday.

Rate cuts, structural reforms, infra push aiding growth: Sinha

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 21:48

The 75 basis points rate cut by the Reserve Bank since January will help boost growth along with structural reforms and thrust on infrastructure investments by the government, Union Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha said Thursday.

Legislative process long and tedious, but no more derailed: Parekh

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 17:37

Confident about India's growth prospects, eminent banker Deepak Parekh on Thursday said legislative process here is "unduly long and tedious, but no longer derailed" and there are ample long-term investors who believe India's best is yet to come.

Investments in India can now be committed without delay: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 10:22

In his meeting with a group of US investors, Jaitley, who concluded his nine-day US tour Wednesday, alluded to the extensive reforms that have been launched by the government in the last one year.

Reforms absolutely necessary in land, labour and taxation: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 12:51

The Finance Minister further said that the government has already begun implementing various tax reforms.

Govt to create permanent consultation mechanism to address investors' concerns: Jaitley

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 12:20

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said land, labour and taxation are three areas where reforms are absolutely necessary.

Trusting citizens is essence of reforms: PM Modi

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 20:24

Trusting citizens, including the corporate ones, is the essence of reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said, emphasising this is the basis for effecting the transition from 'red tape' to 'red carpet'.

Path to 10% growth not impossible: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Saturday, June 20, 2015, 10:08

Goods and Services Tax (GST) has the potential to add at least one percent to the GDP of India, Jaitley said adding that last year, India grew by 7.3 percent in terms of GDP.

FM Jaitley assures global investors on expediting reform process

Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 12:44

Jaitley, who began his 10-day trip to the US yesterday, met investors here and said while there is "a lot of excitement and a lot of buzz" about India, there are concerns about the pace of reform process and policy stability also.

OECD urges global finance reforms to fight inequality

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 22:26

The OECD called Wednesday for financial sector reforms to combat inequality and lift economic growth in developed nations.

US manufacturing sector appeals for 'serious policy reforms' in India

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 17:03

The US manufacturing industry on Wednesday said it is ready to invest in India but for this it needs Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enact "serious policy reforms" that level the playing field for all and encourage and protect collaboration and innovation.

More rate cuts unlikely this year, reforms the key: HSBC

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 15:03

The central bank is not likely to go for further easing this year as weak rains may have a tangible impact on food inflation and could directly impact rural household consumption, an HSBC report has said.